SLIDE 2 Design Considerations
Use large, uncomplicated fonts The print should be legible from at least three to four feet away Convey your information with colorful images and figures Balance your text and images Use headings, numbers, white space, or color frames to organize the information Think of reader “gravity”—how the viewer’s eye tends to move from top to bottom and from left to right—and incorporate that flow into your design
Design Considerations
Include an abstract—a concise summary of your work, written in a way that makes the reader want to take the time to study your poster Engage the reader by including an image, model, or photo in your introduction Communicate the methods used with a flow chart, figures, or process diagram and a concise description Articulate the take away lessons in an understandable manner While the poster serves as a visual aid while you talk, others may view it when you are not there
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